Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Learning CPR on manikins without breasts puts women’s lives at risk, study findsMost CPR manikins don’t have breasts, which contributes towards women being less likely to receive life-saving first aid …

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AEDs save lives when seconds countIt happens all too often: Someone in need of medical attention, whether it be cardiac arrest or CPR, and time is of the essence. But recently in Williamson County, a …

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Cricketer almost died after three cardiac arrests and heart attack on Essex roadAn amateur cricketer almost died after suffering three cardiac arrests and a heart attack but survived thanks to the act …

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Bystanders save man’s life during Brentwood pickleball tournamentWhen crews arrived, an AED had already been used, and Whitsitt was alert but confused.A life was saved during a pickleball tournament i …

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Mental health first aid program trains bystanders to help in a crisisWhen someone has a heart attack or stops breathing, a bystander often rushes over and performs CPR, keeping the person alive until …

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Everyday Hero: Doctor saved by son during marathon heart attackDoctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was …

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